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23 Guides · Page 1 / 3Move a Linux server from another provider without reinstalling
Advanced guide to transferring a Debian or Ubuntu server from another provider to a dataforest seed without reinstalling, including operating system, services and configuration, via the rescue system.
ReadMove a Linux server from another provider to the dataforest cloud
Server migration from another provider step by step. Set the services up on a dataforest seed, bring files across with rsync and databases as a dump, test under the real domain and switch the DNS records with only a short downtime.
ReadInstall Windows Server yourself from an ISO
Guide to installing Windows Server on a dataforest seed from an ISO, covering VirtIO drivers, manual network configuration and access through Remote Desktop.
ReadInstall Linux yourself from an ISO
Guide to installing a Linux distribution on a dataforest seed from an ISO, using Fedora Server as the example, with static network configuration in the installer and in the finished system.
ReadConfigure additional IPv4 addresses on a seed
Step-by-step guide to persistently configuring additional IPv4 addresses on a dataforest seed under Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux and RockyLinux.
ReadSet up a self-hosted AI workspace with Odysseus
With Odysseus you can run a powerful, privacy-friendly AI workspace on your own server.
ReadSet up seeds automatically with cloud-init
Guide to setting up a seed automatically on first boot via cloud-init, using cloud-config, shell script or individual commands.
ReadAdd your first hosts and services in Checkmk
Step-by-step guide to install the Checkmk agent on a server and register it with TLS, discover services automatically, and set up notifications via email and Pushover.
ReadSet up a Checkmk monitoring server
Step-by-step guide to install Checkmk Community on a dataforest seed, create a monitoring site and serve the web interface through Caddy with automatic HTTPS.
ReadInstall apps in one click
Your Seed is created within seconds and sets up the chosen app on its first boot. A few minutes later it is ready to use.
